Making Thailand Resilient To The Next Flood
In Bangkok, we showcased cutting-edge flood protection technologies to an exclusive audience of government officials and private-sector representatives at the Buddy Oriental Riverside Hotel.
The event focused on new technologies, new solutions and new strategies to enhance urban resilience against floods, with a particular emphasis on proactive measures rather than reactive responses.
The Cost of Inaction: A $46 Billion Threat
Thailand has already witnessed firsthand how climate change and rapid urbanization are increasing vulnerability to flooding.
Flooding has become more frequent and the next devastation can happen at any moment.
This growing threat is reflected in alarming global and local statistics:
- Flooding is the most devastating natural disaster worldwide.
- Global flood damage is projected to exceed $1 trillion annually by 2050.
- According to the World Bank, the 2011 Thailand floods caused an estimated 1.425 trillion baht ($46.5 billion) in economic losses and damages.
Note: The photo above shows the beautiful Buddy Oriental Riverside Hotel during the major floods in 2011 (the hotel where we held our demonstration event).
How Urbanization is Worsening Flood Risks
Flooding is a natural event but the scale of destruction is often a result of human activity – particularly urban expansion
Here’s how:
- Impermeable surfaces like roads, sidewalks and buildings prevent rainwater from being absorbed into the ground.
- Drainage systems channel water too quickly into rivers increasing overflow risks.
- The expansion of urban areas reduces natural floodplains making cities more susceptible to flooding.
For decades, emergency responses have relied on sandbags as the primary flood protection measure.
However, sandbags are labor-intensive, slow to deploy and often insufficient in the face of modern flooding challenges.
Live Demonstration of 4 Flood Protection Solutions
During the Bangkok demonstration, we showcased four advanced flood protection systems designed to provide rapid and effective defenses:
- NoFloods Water-Filled Barriers – A flexible high-capacity system that uses the very force of floodwaters to hold barriers in place.
- NoFloods Alu Barrier – A robust aluminum barrier system designed for critical infrastructure and urban environments.
- NoFloods FlexWall – A modular deployable flood barrier ideal for both urban and rural flood protection.
- Other Emergency Flood Protection Measures – Innovative solutions designed to mitigate damage in flood-prone areas.
These deployable flood barriers offer immediate protection helping cities and businesses minimize damage while waiting for permanent infrastructure improvements.
Below are a couple of pictures from the event.
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A Proven Global Solution
The NoFloods Barrier system has already been successfully deployed worldwide safeguarding communities against rising waters.
In just the first 14 days of 2019, these barriers helped protect cities in Denmark from damage caused by three major storm surges.
As Thailand prepares for future floods, proactive investment in modern flood defense technologies can make the difference between devastation and resilience.
Instead of relying on outdated methods, decision-makers must adopt innovative, scalable and efficient flood protection solutions.
By embracing next-generation flood defenses, Thailand can safeguard its economy, infrastructure and communities against the increasing threat of extreme weather events.
